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Ag technology, acquisitions, mergers, and collaborations
in 2021
Industry experts look back at the year’s emerging trends, their impact on the industry, and where we go from here.
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Covid-19 isn’t the only disease disrupting the global meat and poultry industry
African swine fever, avian influenza, bovine spongiform encephalopathy, and more made appearances in 2021.
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Upcycled nutrients could become possible feed alternative – Upcycled nutrients from byproducts from the grain milling, meat packing, and milk processing industries may offer swine producers a way to more sustainably feed their stock.
California, Massachusetts laws could raise food prices far beyond their state’s borders – these laws could further raise retail prices for pork, eggs and veal for consumers and dictate significant expenses for producers to make their industrial farms compliant – costs that will be passed on to the consumer.
Minimize cold stress on newborn dairy calves – Newborn calves are the most susceptible animals to cold stress on a dairy farm.
Understanding poultry gut systems to fight Salmonella – Researchers at Iowa State University have discovered a new approach to fight Salmonella in poultry that exploits the linkages between the gut neurochemical and immune systems.
Record beef prices, but ranchers aren’t cashing in – After years of consolidation, four companies dominate the meatpacking industry, while many ranchers are barely hanging on.
National Pork Board invests $15 million to enhance swine herd health – NPB announced a $15 million investment of Pork Checkoff funds in the Swine Health Information Center, extending funding for the center through 2027.
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EVENTS IN ANIMAL AGRICULTURE
- Tennessee Equine Health Advisory Commission – Jan 5
- Animal Identification and Information Systems Council Meeting – Jan 18
- IPPE – Jan 25 – 27, Atlanta, Georgia
- USDA Ag Outlook Forum – Feb. 24-25, 2022
- AI-Driven Innovations in Agriculture – Mar 9-11
- NIAA Annual Conference – Apr 20-23, 2022
- Animal Ag Alliance Stakeholders Summit – May 11, Kansas City, MO
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